Philco Model 54S "Owl Eye" Table (Mantel) Radio (1934)
This Philco model 54S "owl eye" radio was
offered as an alternate styling to the early
model 54C (which looks like the early 59C).
It was introduced in June of 1934 at a sales
price of $35 ($37.50 West of the Rockies).
The front of the cabinet uses photo-finish
and this same cabinet was also used for the
companion model 59S.
This is a 5-tube ac/dc-powered superhet with
tube line-up 6A7 (mixer/LO), 78 (IF), 75
(2nd det/agc/1st AF), 43 (power output) and
25Z5 (rectifier). Band coverage is standard
broadcast from 540-1500kc and shortwave
from 1.5-3.2mc. The waveband selector
switch is at the rear. Two wire-wound
resistance columns, mounted in the rear of
the chassis, are used as filament voltage
droppers. Both the 54C and 54S use the
same two-band 5-tube chassis. Schematic.
This radio is a fully fledged superhet with a
very respectable performance. Its highly
compact chassis is an excellent example of
early miniaturization!
offered as an alternate styling to the early
model 54C (which looks like the early 59C).
It was introduced in June of 1934 at a sales
price of $35 ($37.50 West of the Rockies).
The front of the cabinet uses photo-finish
and this same cabinet was also used for the
companion model 59S.
This is a 5-tube ac/dc-powered superhet with
tube line-up 6A7 (mixer/LO), 78 (IF), 75
(2nd det/agc/1st AF), 43 (power output) and
25Z5 (rectifier). Band coverage is standard
broadcast from 540-1500kc and shortwave
from 1.5-3.2mc. The waveband selector
switch is at the rear. Two wire-wound
resistance columns, mounted in the rear of
the chassis, are used as filament voltage
droppers. Both the 54C and 54S use the
same two-band 5-tube chassis. Schematic.
This radio is a fully fledged superhet with a
very respectable performance. Its highly
compact chassis is an excellent example of
early miniaturization!
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Ideal for home, office, traveler or student.
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